In the nick of time..

I just barely got Kristin's block done - just in time for her to leave. We will miss you - but what an awesome adventure you are going to have. And what fun fabric you will find over there! I am so excited for your family.

So here is Oct, Nov, and Dec - it's been fun ladies and I will keep checking back to see what your up to. Maybe after this next year I will beg to join your group again. But I have decided that I need to take this coming year and finish up all of my many incomplete projects..like the cool quilt I made for Caden when he was 6 and all I need to do is bind it. It is too childish for him now - but I guess he can keep it for his 1st boy. It is definitely time to get caught up.

Just a tip on the Nov block of mine - when you have completed all of the A & B sections and it is time to join the sections - take the paper off. It is much easier to line up the center of the sun that way. Thanks - can't wait to see the rest. Happy Holidays Ladies!

Kristin's Square

I woke up at 4:30 this morning to make this square.

We are leaving for a little Thanksgiving vacation, and I could not have it hanging over my head.

 I LOVE that there little secret phrases hidden.

 Dave was very concerned that I was sewing instead of packing.

He knows that I would rather be sewing than packing any day.

Plus, it was beyond satisfying to drop it in the mail.

I hope enjoy it, Kristin.

Love the windmill

This square was so fun and I love how they all look. Great pattern choice, kristin. Hope you like it!

In the Nick of Time

 Nothing like a little procrastination to get the creative juices flowing!  

I really, really love how this turned out and I'm super excited to see all the squares together.  

I was surprised at how well all the different selvages go together.

This may be my favorite square to date.

Wordy Windmill

love, Love, LOVE this one! I was nervous at first just because I don't keep a huge fabric stash, so I didn't have many selvages...reason to go shopping...and raid a friends stash.

It will be in the mail this afternoon.

scrappy windmill

This was a lot of fun to make! It made me want one of my own!
My favorite part is the turtles.
And I reconfirmed that I have quite a Sandi Henderson fetish.
...and a thing for cherries!
Hope you enjoy it, Kristin!

Mardie's Quilt Sampler

My Mom's goal has been to make two squares each month...at least! :) One to give away, and one to keep for a sampler.  She has been having fun making a bunch of our squares! Go see!

don quixote

here's my square for Kristin...

that was fun!

Kristin's Selvage Windmill

I was pretty sure that I wanted to do a block from my Modern Log Cabin book, but then I made it and changed my mind. After a morning's worth of surfing I came across THIS one, and instantly fell in love.

It reminds me of Jen's Spiderwebs because it uses the same foundation piecing, which I really enjoy.

You can check out the link for her tutorial, but it isn't very specific, so here is my version.

P.S.- I stink at tutorials, so forgive me.

Without further ado, here it is!

It will look absolutely perfect on my couch....

Everyone will be getting a 14.5" square of Kona White.

 You will need to cut it into 4 smaller squares, which should measure 7.25" each.

 Pick a corner. Now measure 1.5" on each side of the corner and make a small dot with a pencil. (two small dots total)

 On the corner diagonal to where you made the marks, you will make two more marks- this time 3" out from the corner, on each side.

 Then, connect the dots, one 1.5" mark to one 3" mark. Do that on both sides.

It should look like this.

 Once you have two lines, you will connect the 3" marks with a line.

Now it should look like this.

 Take your first selvage, right sides together stitch the unfinished or print edge to one of the longer lines.

 Press it open.

 Next, get another selvage strip. Right sides together, line up the unfinished edge of selvage two with finished edge of selvage one and stitch.

Press open. Make sure you are including the white "foundation" when stitching the selvages.

Now, keep adding until the corners are covered.

Once one side is complete, do the other long side.

 The back should look like this.

Do the corner last, the same as the longer sides.

Here is what it'll look like...

Now, turn it over and square it up.

Oh so gratifying!!!

Now do it three more times. Join the four squares to complete the windmill shape like my first picture using a 1/4" seam allowance.

 A few specifics:

*I left a 1/2 of print above my selvages when I cut them, just to add a little flavor.

*When I attached each selvage I used 1/8" seam allowance instead of 1/4" to allow for more visibility with the wording, etc.

*If you don't have enough selvages to complete the square, I don't mind if you do a few strips of just fabric, but not too many of those. I want it to look wordy...

*I also want it to look colorful, so try to use a variety of prints

*If you need selvages I have some extras and would be happy to round some up for you, just let me know

*please don't trim the edges once you've completed the square:)

Hugs and kisses to you all, I can't wait to see your fabulous work!